CONSTITUTION AND RULES - MID SOUTH EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE INCORPORATED
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MID SOUTH EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE
INCORPORATED
CONSTITUTION
AND RULES
Adopted 18th November 2014INDEX
Constitution Rules
PAGE 3 PAGE 12 PAGE 25
1 Names and Objects 1 Matches 24 Umpires
2 Interpretations 2 Program
3 Competition PAGE 26
PAGE 4 4 Premiership Conditions 25 League Commissioners
3 Clubs 5 Time of Starting Matches
4 Affiliation Fee PAGE 29
5 League Affiliation PAGE 14 26 Reporting Other Officials
6 South Australian Community 6 Forfeiture of Matches
Football League Inc Regulations PAGE 30
PAGE 15 27 Protests
PAGE 5 7 Major Round Matches 28 Investigations Officer
7 Dissolution of League 8 Draw in Grand Final
8 Executive PAGE 31
PAGE 16 29 Not Playing After Selection
PAGE 6 9 Registration – Club Colours & 30 Neglect to Attend Summoned
9 Secretary Teams Meeting
10 Auditor 10 Breaches of Club Colours &
11 Delegates Numbers PAGE 32
11 Application for Transfers 31 False Statements
PAGE 7 32 Umpires as Players
12 Life Members PAGE 17 33 Colts Ages
13 Meetings 12 Refusal of Transfer 34 Enforcements of Decision &
13 Playing Without Transfer Direction of the League
PAGE 8 14 Transfer Not Required 35 Payment of Fines
14 Special Meetings 15 Playing with Two Clubs
15 Quorum PAGE 33
16 Voting PAGE 18 36 Entrance Fees
16 Registration of Players 37 Interchange
PAGE 9 17 Temporary Permit 38 Match Personnel
17 Assets 18 Interstate Transfer
18 Levies Applications PAGE 34
19 Fines 19 Transfer Fees 39 Junior Football
20 Bank Accounts 20 Regulations & Procedures for 40 Interleague Insurance
21 Amendment to Constitution or Appeals 41 Grand Final Afternoon Tea
Rules 42 Balls
PAGE 19 43 Tribunal Evidence
PAGE 10 21 Teams – Firsts 44 Medal Count
22 Recinding of Resolutions
23 Clubs going into Recess PAGE 20 PAGE 35
24 Non Profit 21 Teams – Seconds 45 Playing Rules
25 Public Officer 21 Teams – Senior Colts 46 Bleeding Players
47 Code of Conduct
PAGE 11 PAGE 21
26 Seal 21 Teams – Junior Colts PAGE 36
48 AFL Draftees
PAGE 22 49 Best and Fairest
22 Send Off Rule
PAGE 37
PAGE 24 50 Approved Player Points Scheme
23 Qualification for Finals
PAGE 38
Schedule of FinesMID SOUTH EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE INCORPORATED
CONSTITUTION AND RULES
CONSTITUTION
1. NAMES AND OBJECTS
The name of the League is the Mid South-Eastern Football League Incorporated.
1.1 In each and every instance where the "League" and "this League" is mentioned in this Constitution
and rules, Mid South Eastern Football League Incorporated is intended.
1.2 In each and every instance where the "Act" is mentioned in this Constitution and rules, the “ACT”
means the Association Incorporations Act, 1985
1.3 The objects are the promotion and arrangements of the Australian game in all its forms. The League
shall have all the powers conferred by section 25 of the act.
2. INTERPRETATIONS
In the construction of these rules, except where expressly provided or where the context otherwise admits
or requires:
‘Act’ shall mean the Association Incorporations Act, 1985;
‘Affiliated League’ means a football League which has affiliated with SACFL under Rule 9.4 of the SACFL
Constitution;
‘Affiliated League Club’ and ‘Club’ means a football club which is a member of, or which fields a team in a
football competition conducted by an Affiliated League;
‘AFL’ means the Australian Football League;
‘Transfer’ means an approval to transfer as a player from an Affiliated League Club under Regulation 8 of
the SACFL Regulations;
‘Financial indebtedness’ means a debt owing by a player to a Club for subscriptions in respect of the last
season in which the player played football for that Club or any other debt owed by a player to a Club
whenever incurred;
‘Financial Year’ means the period commencing on 1 November in a year and ending on 31 October in the
following year;
‘Investigations Committee’ means the Investigation Committee appointed by the Board of Directors of the
SACFL;
‘League’ and ‘this League’ means the Mid South Eastern Football League Incorporated;
‘MSEJFL’ means the Mid South Eastern Junior Football League Incorporated;
‘SACFL’ means the South Australian Community Football League Inc Regulations;
‘SANFL’ means the South Australian National Football League Inc.;
‘Season’ means the period between 1 February and 31 December in each calendar year.
MSEFL Inc Constitution & Rules adopted 18th November 2014 page 3 of 383. CLUBS
3.1 The League shall consist of the following clubs:- Glencoe, Hatherleigh, Kalangadoo, Kongorong,
Mt. Burr, Nangwarry, Port MacDonnell, Robe, and Tantanoola providing the club remains affiliated
under clause 4, and such other clubs as provided for in clause 3.2.
3.2 Clubs desiring to transfer to another Affiliated League shall lodge a written application with their
League Secretary who shall forward it immediately to the Affiliated Leagues Investigation
Committee.
3.3 Such application will be investigated by the Investigation Committee and determined within 60 days
of receipt of the Application.
3.4 Any application by a club to transfer to another Affiliated League must be lodged by Certified Mail by
August 31st in any year.
3.5 Any club seeking admission to the Mid South Eastern Football League shall comply with the following
conditions:
3.5.1 All applications for admission into the League must be made to the Executive, in writing not
later than 60 days prior to the Annual General Meeting for consideration.
3.5.2 Supporting evidence from the proposed entrant must be presented to the Mid South Eastern
Football League Executive for assessment prior to being distributed to all affiliated Mid South
Eastern Football League club delegates.
3.5.3 Applications for admission to the League will be by a clear majority vote of 75% of member
clubs.
3.5.4 Successful applicants shall pay to the League an entrance fee to be fixed by the existing League
Executive and Members Clubs.
3.5.5 Such applications must be approved by the South Australian Community Football League
Investigations Committee.
4. AFFILIATION FEE
Each club shall pay to the League Secretary an annual Affiliation Fee of one league call as set at the league
Annual General Meeting each year, to be paid prior to the first official match of the home and away series.
5. LEAGUE AFFILIATION
The League shall affiliate with the South Australian Community Football League, and/or any other body
that the League may direct.
6. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITY FOOTBALL LEAGUE INC REGULATIONS
In all matters not provided for in these rules the South Australian Community Football League Inc
Regulations will apply.
MSEFL Inc Constitution & Rules adopted 18th November 2014 page 4 of 387. DISSOLUTION OF LEAGUE
In case it shall appear at any time advisable or necessary to dissolve the League, a special meeting duly
called for the purpose shall have the power by a three quarters majority of the delegates of all clubs in the
League, to resolve that the League be absolutely dissolved and the same shall thereupon be dissolved and
the affairs thereof be wound up accordingly in such a manner as the meeting shall direct.
If after such dissolution there remains “surplus assets” as defined by the Act, such surplus assets shall be
only distributed to any organisation which has similar objects and has rules which prohibit the distribution
of its assets and income to its members.
8. EXECUTIVE
8.1 There shall be an Executive Committee of The League.
8.2 The Executive shall consist of:
8.2.1.1 Five Executive Members
8.2.1.2 Secretary/Treasurer
8.2.1.3 Assistant Secretary / Treasurer
8.2.1.4 Two Executive Members of the MSEJFL, one of which shall be the President
8.2.1.5 Executive be delegated the authority to elect up to two members to the Executive
Committee of which must be approved by member club delegates.
The Executive shall elect a President, Vice President and Junior Vice President from the five
executive members.
8.3 Executive Member positions shall be elected for a two (2) year term. In order to preserve
continuity, the Executive shall be elected on the basis of two (2) vacancies in one year and three (3)
in the alternate year.
8.4 Nominations for the positions of the Executive shall be in the hands of the League Secretary, in
writing and signed by two club delegates and accompanied by the written consent of the nominee
(which may be endorsed on the nomination form) not less than 7 days prior to the Annual General
Meeting. Nominations may also be called from the floor at the Annual General Meeting or Special
General Meeting.
8.5 If nominations for the five (5) Executive positions exceed the number of positions vacant then a
ballot will be held at the Annual General Meeting of the League to determine the successful
applicants.
8.6 If fewer than the required nominations are received for the five (5) Executive positions, any
member club having not previously nominated a person for an Executive position for the current
incoming Executive, shall be required to submit a delegate name to go into a random draw to fulfil
the vacant position or positions as the case may be.
8.7 A quorum for an Executive meeting to be not less than half of the membership of the Executive.
8.8 The Executive has the full power to determine any matters which may arise between League
Annual General Meetings. Decisions passed at these meetings must be forwarded within 14 days
to the Secretaries of all League clubs.
8.9 The Executive has the right to present notices of motion at the Annual Meeting.
MSEFL Inc Constitution & Rules adopted 18th November 2014 page 5 of 388.10 Any member of the executive shall be eligible for re-election.
8.11 An executive member shall be a natural person.
8.12 The League Executive shall have the authority to interpret the meaning of these rules and
constitution and any other matter relating to the affairs of the League on which these rules are
silent. This decision shall be final and binding unless submitted to a Special General Meeting, as
per Constitution clauses 14 and 15.
8.13 Any “interpretation” as detailed above, that will potentially alter a competitive result, must be
initiated no later than seventeen (17) days after the last match of the season. Any Clubs so
concerned shall be notified of a potential decision within the seventeen (17) day timeframe as
detailed above.
9. SECRETARY
9.1 A Secretary-Treasurer and Assistant Secretary-Treasurer shall be appointed at such remuneration as
the League shall think fit. The Secretary and Assistant Secretary shall not have a vote at meetings of
club delegates and s/he shall carry out such work as the League shall direct and shall keep all
necessary proper records. All monies received shall as soon as possible be lodged in such bank as
the League shall direct.
9.2 The Secretary or Assistant Secretary shall furnish all clubs with a complete copy of the minutes of all
General Meetings of the League as soon as practicable after such meeting.
9.3 The President and Secretary or Assistant Secretary shall attend all meetings of the League and any
other meetings of Sub-Committees formed from time to time.
9.4 Application for the position of Secretary and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer shall be called at the
Leagues pleasure; but both positions shall be for one year terms.
9.5 The Secretary and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer shall have the power to vote at Executive Meetings.
9.6 Remuneration for Secretary/Treasurer and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer shall be approved at
delegates meetings and paid in arrears according to a schedule presented by the league executive.
10. AUDITOR
An auditor shall be appointed at the Annual Meeting of the League and s/he shall audit the League's books
annually, or at such other times as the League shall determine, and report thereon.
11. DELEGATES
11.1 Each League club shall be represented by 2 delegates. The proxy delegate must hand to the
Secretary , prior to the meeting , a written statement stating that he is the club proxy authorised by
either his club Secretary or President.
11.2 The Secretary of each club shall notify the Secretary of the League in writing prior to the Annual
Meeting of the League of the appointment of its delegates and proxy delegates.
11.3 Each delegate to the League shall hold office from the commencement of the next ensuing Annual
General Meeting of the League held in the year next following, save as is hereinafter otherwise
provided.
MSEFL Inc Constitution & Rules adopted 18th November 2014 page 6 of 3811.4 In the event of a delegates death, retirement, expulsion or failure to be elected or appointed by a
club as representative at or subsequent to his/her club's Annual Meeting the League club whose
representative s/he was shall make application to the League to declare the office vacant and
proceed forthwith to elect or appoint another person to act in his/her stead as representative for the
balance of the then current League year.
11.5 No delegate shall have the right to vote or privilege of taking part in any question arising in the
League unless a notification of his appointment signed by the Secretary of the League club which he
represents is in the hands of the League Secretary.
11.6 Any delegate member who is unable to attend any meetings of the League may appoint one of the
proxy delegates nominated by his League club to attend and vote.
11.7 The League may without assigning any reason refuse to accept as a delegate or proxy delegate or
delegates or proxy delegates any one or more of the persons so nominated.
12. LIFE MEMBERS
12.1 The League shall have the right to elect Life Members. Such Life Membership shall be given to those
who have given outstanding service to the League. Life Members shall be elected only by a two
thirds majority of the league delegates. Such Life Members will be eligible to attend all functions and
competition matches within the league. Life Members shall be presented with a medallion and
certificate at the League Medal Count or official League function.
12.2 Mid South Eastern players League Life Membership shall be awarded to those who have competed in
250 A Grade games. To be eligible clubs must present documentation of the nominated players
career to a League Delegates meeting.
12.3 Mid South Eastern Umpires League Life membership shall be awarded to those who have officiated
in 250 A Grade games or a combination of playing A grade football and umpiring. Nominations will
be made by the League Executive on the advice of the Umpiring body.
12.4 Mid South Eastern Coaches League Life Membership shall be awarded to those who have officiated
in 250 A Grade games; or a combination of playing A grade football and coaching. To be eligible
clubs must present documentation of the nominated players career to a League Delegates meeting.
12.5 Mid South Eastern Football League Merit Award may be awarded to those who have at the
completion of their playing career played a minimum of 200 senior games and have contributed
outstanding service to football in the League. Mid South Eastern Football League Merit Award may
be awarded to those who have contributed outstanding service to football in the League.
Endorsement must be obtained from the League Executive and a two thirds majority vote by the
League Delegates. To be eligible documentation of the nominated person’s service to the League
must be presented with the nomination.
13. MEETINGS
13.1 The Annual Meeting of the League shall be held before the 15th of December each year. Fourteen
days notice of such Annual Meeting shall be given by letter to the Secretary of each club. Enclosed
with such notice shall be an agenda. At such Annual Meeting the President shall submit his report.
The Officers for the ensuing year shall be elected. The League Treasurer to present at this meeting
the duly audited Balance Sheet for the past year. The financial year for the League shall be from the
1st day of November to the 31st day of October (inclusive).
MSEFL Inc Constitution & Rules adopted 18th November 2014 page 7 of 3813.2 Minutes:
13.2.1 Proper minutes of all meetings shall be recorded and entered within one month after the
relevant meeting in minute books kept for the purpose.
13.2.2 The minutes kept pursuant to this clause must be confirmed by the appropriate members
at an appropriate subsequent meeting.
13.2.3 The minutes kept pursuant to this clause must be signed by the chairperson of the meeting
at which the proceedings took place or by the chairperson of the next succeeding meeting
at which the minutes are confirmed.
13.2.4 Where minutes are entered and signed they shall, until the contrary is proved, be evidence
that the meeting was convened and duly held, that all proceedings held at the meeting shall
be deemed to have been duly held, and that all appointments made at a meeting shall be
deemed to be valid.
14. SPECIAL MEETINGS
14.1 The President of the League shall call Special Meetings at any time and place, providing three days
notice is given to the Secretary of each club.
14.2 Upon receiving a requisition signed by one or more Delegates from any two clubs, setting forth the
objects of the meeting the Secretary shall call a Special Meeting to be held within three days of
receipt of such requisition calling the meeting (and any other business).
15. QUORUM
15.1 A quorum at any meeting of Delegates shall consist of three-fifths of the appointed Delegates. If at
any meeting of Delegates, or any official League Meeting that has been notified to the clubs by
either:
15.1.1 writing to the club’s Secretary giving fourteen (14) days notice;
15.1.2 or notification through the official journal of the League giving fourteen (14) days notice,
there is no club representation, then such clubs not represented shall be fined.
15.2 No business shall be transacted at any meeting of the League unless the quorum requisite shall be
present at the commencement of business.
15.3 If there should not be a quorum at the expiration of half an hour from the time appointed for the
holding of a meeting, the delegate members present may adjourn the meeting to a place, date and
hour to be fixed. In the event of reconvening the adjourned meeting if a quorum is not present
within 30 minutes of the time appointed for the meeting the delegates present shall form a quorum.
16. VOTING
16.1 At all meetings of the League every delegate member present personally or by proxy approved by
the League shall be entitled to one vote.
16.2 At every meeting of the League all questions shall be determined by a show of hands, unless a ballot
be demanded by at least four delegate members. Any delegate member may call for a division.
16.3 Every ballot shall be taken in such manner as the President of the meeting may direct.
MSEFL Inc Constitution & Rules adopted 18th November 2014 page 8 of 3816.4 The President shall have a casting vote only at all meetings of the League. In the absence of the
President, the Vice-President or the Deputy Vice-President, if elected to the chair, or a delegate
elected to the chair shall, in addition to his deliberative vote, have a casting vote.
16.5 All resolutions of the League at any Delegates meeting require a majority vote.
17. ASSETS
All assets of the League shall be controlled by the League.
18. LEVIES
18.1 The League shall have the power to call up a proportionate amount of money from all clubs which
are members of the League to cover any loss. All clubs which are members of the League shall
contribute to such levies as may from time to time be decided by the League.
18.2 All monies collected on behalf of the League must be forwarded within 7 days of the game to the
League Treasurer or be fined.
19. FINES
19.1 A fine schedule will be presented as part of the League Budget and adopted by Senior Delegates at
the AGM.
19.2 Any club of the League neglecting to pay its subscription and/or fine within one month of the due
date being given by the Secretary shall be disqualified from any representation thereon until such
payments of such subscription and/or declared levy and/or fine has been made, and will fined per
week or part week until the commitment is in the League Treasurers hand.
20. BANK ACCOUNTS
20.1 An account shall be opened with one or more banks (to be selected by the League) in the name of
the Mid South Eastern Football League Incorporated.
20.2 Such account shall be operated upon by the Secretary/Treasurer or Assistant Secretary/Treasurer of
the League and any one member of the Executive Committee.
20.3 All accounts of the League shall as far as practicable be paid by cheque or electronic transfer of funds
after the same have been passed for payment by the League or the Executive Committee.
20.4 The League shall keep and retain such accounting records as are necessary to correctly record and
explain the financial transactions and financial position of the League in accordance with the Act.
21. AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUTION OR RULES
21.1 Amendments to the Constitution or Rules may be made at an Annual General Meeting, or Special
General Meeting called for that purpose provided written notice of intention to amend any rule shall
be lodged with the League Secretary twenty-one days prior to the Annual General Meeting, or
Special General Meeting so that each club can be furnished with a draft of the proposed amendment
at least fourteen days before the date of the meeting.
21.2 Amendments to notices of motion require a three quarter majority vote.
MSEFL Inc Constitution & Rules adopted 18th November 2014 page 9 of 3822. RECINDING OF RESOLUTIONS
22.1 A motion to rescind or vary a resolution which has been carried by the League, may be carried, but
subject to the following conditions:-
22.1.1 If the motion which it is sought to rescind or vary has been passed in the current year, such
motion to rescind or vary shall not be carried unless at least three-fifths of the delegates
vote in the affirmative.
22.1.2 If the motion which it is sought to rescind or to vary has been passed or adopted in any
previous year, such motion may be carried by a bare majority of delegates.
22.1.3 That notice of intention to move such rescission or variation shall have been given at the
previous meeting, or in accordance with Clause 21.
23. CLUBS GOING INTO RECESS
23.1 A current affiliated club of the league may go into recess for a maximum period of twelve months
with the approval of league delegates.
23.2 To retain affiliation the club shall continue to be an affiliated club of the league during the period of
recess.
23.3 Failure to remain affiliated within thirty days of being due, the club will no longer remain affiliated
with the league.
23.4 A club which has been in recess for a twelve month period must advise the league Secretary by 15th
November of their intention to either:
23.4.1 to field senior and seconds sides for the following season
23.4.2 give notice that the club wishes to cease being a member of the league.
24. NON PROFIT
The assets and income of the League shall be applied solely in the furtherance of its objects and no portion
shall be distributed directly or indirectly to its members, except as bona fide compensation for services
rendered or expenses incurred on behalf of the League.
25. PUBLIC OFFICER
25.1 The Public Officer of the League; who shall be a resident of South Australia; shall be elected at the
Annual General Meeting.
25.2 The Certificate of Incorporation shall be deemed to be in the custody of the Public Officer and
he/she shall be held responsible thereof.
25.3 Unless another person is specifically appointed the Secretary shall be the Public Officer.
25.4 The Public Officer shall forthwith cease to hold office
25.4.1 If he/she ceases to reside in South Australia
25.4.2 If he/she is sentenced to a term of imprisonment for felony or misdemeanour.
25.4.3 If he/she becomes bankrupt
25.4.4 If he/she retires or dies
25.4.5 If he/she is removed from office by an ordinary resolution of the committee
25.4.6 If he/she shall be appointed auditor of the League
MSEFL Inc Constitution & Rules adopted 18th November 2014 page 10 of 3825.5 Forthwith after the Public Officer for the time being ceases to hold such office, the League Executive
shall appoint another in his/her place, unless submitted to a Special Meeting.
26. SEAL
The League shall procure a Common Seal which shall be in the custody of the Public Officer and shall be
affixed to documents only with the authority of a resolution of; the League or the Executive Committee,
and in the presence of two members of the League Executive, and the Public Officer. Every use of the seal
shall be recorded in the Minute book of the League.
MSEFL Inc Constitution & Rules adopted 18th November 2014 page 11 of 38MID SOUTH EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE INCORPORATED
RULES
1. MATCHES
All matches shall be played under the Laws of Australian Football as administered and controlled by
the Australian Football League (AFL).
2. PROGRAM
A program of matches shall be drawn up by the Secretary for approval at a subsequent meeting, and at
such meeting the starting time for the season shall be determined. Each club shall be furnished with a
copy of the proposed draw prior to the meeting.
3. COMPETITION
No club shall play any match other than a League competition game without first obtaining the
approval of the Executive Committee.
4. PREMIERSHIP CONDITIONS
4.1 In all matches four (4) premiership points shall be allocated for a win and tow (2) premiership
points for a draw.
4.2 All ladders shall be calculated firstly on premiership points and then secondly on percentage.
4.3 If, at the conclusion of the first round any two or more clubs have obtained an equal number of
points, the position of such clubs shall be determined by the percentage of points kicked for and
against such clubs.
4.4 The winning margin in Junior and Senior Colt matches shall be a maximum of 60 points more that
the losers score for the purpose of calculating Premiership Table percentage only.
4.4.1 The total score of both teams at the end of the match shall be added together and then
halved, and then 30 points added to the winning team and 30 points deducted from the
losing team.
4.4.2 All goal kickers shall be recorded for the purpose of determining leading goal kickers,
regardless of any amendment to the margin.
5. TIME OF STARTING/FINISHING MATCHES
All teams in this League not on the ground at the fixed starting time for matches shall be fined.
The timekeepers time to be accepted.
5.1 For the purpose of interpretation, this rule applies to Firsts, Seconds, Senior and Junior Colts.
5.2 Each timekeeper shall be responsible for recording the time of the teams and the umpires arrival
on the oval.
MSEFL Inc Constitution & Rules adopted 18th November 2014 page 12 of 385.3 PLAYING TIMES
5.3.1 Firsts
Commencing time for all Firsts matches shall be 2.25 pm. The playing time shall be four
quarters of 25 minutes with time on allowed.
5.3.2 Seconds
Commencing time for all Seconds matches shall be 12.40 pm. The playing time shall be
four quarters of 20 minutes with time on allowed only in the Finals. The game shall be
completed by 2.20pm.
5.3.3 Senior Colts
Commencing time for all Senior Colts matches shall be 11.10 a.m. The playing time shall
be four quarters of 17 minutes with time on allowed only in the Finals. The game shall be
completed by 12.35pm.
5.3.4 Junior Colts
Commencing time for all Junior Colts matches shall be 10.00 a.m. The playing time shall
be four quarters of 12 minutes with time on allowed only in the finals. The game shall be
completed by 11.05am.
Timekeepers shall particularly keep regulation time for all interval breaks and completion of
match.
5.4 QUARTER TIME PERIODS
5.4.1 Firsts
5.4.1.1 The time allowed between the first and second quarters shall be sufficient to
permit teams to change ends but shall not exceed 3 minutes.
5.4.1.2 At half time the players may leave the playing ground for not more than 15
minutes after the end of the second quarter. Timekeepers to notify the Field
Umpires by sounding the siren.
5.4.1.3 Between the third and fourth quarter there shall be an interval of not more than
5 minutes.
5.4.2 Seconds and Senior Colts
5.4.2.1 The time allowed between the first and second quarters shall be sufficient to
permit teams to change ends but shall not exceed 3 minutes.
5.4.2.2 At half time the players are not to leave the playing ground and the match must
recommence not later than 10 minutes after the end of the second quarter.
Timekeepers to notify the Field Umpires by sounding the siren.
5.4.2.3 Between the third and fourth quarters there shall be an interval of not more
than 3 minutes.
5.4.3 Junior Colts
5.4.3.1 The time allowed between the first and second quarters shall be sufficient to
permit teams to change ends but shall not exceed 3 minutes.
5.4.3.2 At half time the players may not leave the playing ground and the third quarter
must not recommence later than 10 minutes after the end of the second
quarter. Timekeepers to notify the Field Umpire by sounding the siren.
5.4.3.3 Between the third and fourth quarters there shall be an interval of not more
than 3 minutes. Two Officials from each club of opposing teams, if they may so
agree, can play for a lesser period should some local cause make a curtailment
expedient.
MSEFL Inc Constitution & Rules adopted 18th November 2014 page 13 of 385.5 STARTING TIMES FOR FINALS
5.5.1 First Semi, Second Semi, and Preliminary Finals
Junior Colts 9:30am
Senior Colts 10:45am
Reserves 12:15pm
A Grade 2:15pm
5.5.2 Grand Finals
Junior Colts 9:00am
Senior Colts 10:20am
Reserves 12:00pm
A Grade 2:15pm
6. FORFEITURE OF MATCHES
6.1 No club shall refuse to play under the Field Umpire appointed by the League and no club shall
forfeit any match because of objection to the appointed Umpire. A club so refusing to play or
forfeiting a match for such a reason shall be suspended or expelled from the League, or
otherwise dealt with as the League may determine.
6.2 Any player or players who refuse to play, or who takes part in any forfeiture of a match on
account of objection to the appointed Umpire, may be disqualified for such a period as the
League shall think fit.
6.3 A club forfeiting a match for any reason shall notify the Secretary of the opposing club by at least
9:00 pm on the Thursday night prior to the listed match, of its reasons for forfeiting. The League
may accept the explanation or deal with the club so forfeiting, or the players of such clubs as it
may think fit. Any club failing to report its intention to forfeit within the prescribed time shall be
fined. .Any club forfeiting a match must pay the Umpires fee unless the Umpires Coach was
notified by at least 9:00 pm on the Thursday night prior to the listed match.
6.4 If a team receiving a forfeit, it will receive 4 points for a win and will be credited and debited with
the average amount of points of the other winning teams in that grade on that day.
6.5 A team which has played an unqualified or ineligible player and wins or draws, shall lose the
match and the opposing team to receive the 4 premiership points; and the total points for and
against scored in that match shall be used in determining percentage.
A team which has played an unqualified or ineligible player and loses, shall be fined an amount as
determined by the League Executive; and the total points for and against scored in that match
shall be used in determining percentage.
MSEFL Inc Constitution & Rules adopted 18th November 2014 page 14 of 387. MAJOR ROUND MATCHES
7.1 At the conclusion of the minor round the teams which occupy the first four positions on the
Premiership table shall play off for the Premiership in a major round of matches in the following
manner;
If two or more teams have obtained an equal number of points the position of such teams shall
be determined by percentage of points kicked for and against such teams.
First Semi-Final Match No. 1 : Team 3 v Team 4
Second Semi-Final Match No. 2 : Team 1 v Team 2
Preliminary Final Match No. 3 : Winner match 1 v Loser match 2
Grand Final Match No. 4 : Winner match 2 v Winner match 3
7.2 That all clubs in the Mid South Eastern Football League Incorporated shall have one of each final -
First, Second, Preliminary and Grand Final - played on their ground over a period of the number
of clubs in the league and that each final be played in its own alphabetical order providing always
that the ground for the playing of the final shall be neutral to the two firsts teams participating in
the game. Should the ground next in alphabetical order for a final not be neutral to the both
teams the first neutral ground in alphabetical order shall be selected for the playing of such
match. Should a ground or grounds be by-passed owing to neutrality requirements of this clause,
or the ground or grounds not being available any club or clubs whose ground is so by-passed shall
have claims to the first final thereafter for which their ground would become neutral. In all cases
the firsts teams participating shall be used for the purpose of determining neutrality.
Any new club affiliating with the league shall participate in the Grand Final rotation commencing
at the end of the current affiliated clubs.
7.3 Should a ground be deemed unsuitable for the playing of any final the League or League
Executive may transfer the playing of such final to the next qualifying ground.
7.4 Any Firsts team that advances past the Second Semi - Final forfeits the right for that Firsts teams
club to host the Grand Final and/or the Preliminary Final for that year.
8. DRAW IN GRAND FINAL
8.1 In the event of a draw in the A - Grade Grand Final a replay shall be held on the following
weekend.
8.2 In any final other than the A Grade Grand Final, if there is a draw after full time the game shall be
continued with 5 minute halves (with time on) until a result is achieved. The time spent
changing of ends shall be kept to a minimum by the umpires, thus coaches and captains are not
allowed to address the players.
MSEFL Inc Constitution & Rules adopted 18th November 2014 page 15 of 389. REGISTRATION - CLUB COLOURS AND TEAMS
9.1 Each club shall register its colours and design with the League, priority of registration to
determine the exclusive rights to wear such colours. Only registered colours may be worn by the
respective players in League matches. In the event of an emergency, and the right colours not
being available, the colours to be worn by any player shall be satisfactory to both captains.
9.2 Any change to club uniforms shall be notified to the League Secretary to be ratified by a meeting
of Club delegates before the change to club uniform can be approved by the MSEFL Executive to
be worn in the next season’s competition. If approved, the new uniform shall become the
official playing uniform of that club, and shall remain so until another amendment is sought from
the League.
10. BREACHES OF CLUB COLOURS AND NOS.
10.1 The Field Umpire shall report any breach of Rule 9 to the League, and the offending club shall be
fined for such breach. Any club allowing any of its players to take part in any game without
having the proper numerals attached to the back of such jersey shall be fined for each case.
Where a player wears the wrong coloured socks the same penalty shall apply.
10.2 In any official publication of the League where Firsts team numbers are listed, each club must be
responsible for all players wearing the corresponding number. After the playing of the first four
matches the League Secretary may impose a penalty of $1 for each default.
11. APPLICATIONS FOR TRANSFERS
11.1 No player who is under financial indebtedness to this League or to his Club shall be granted a
transfer from this League or from any club within this League.
11.2 A player refused a transfer solely on the grounds of being not financial with the club or League
from which a transfer is sought shall be granted the transfer on payment of the outstanding
liability.
11.3 No player seeking a transfer shall be eligible to play unless his granted transfer application,
together with an application for registration is lodged with the League Secretary by 9.00am on
the Friday prior to the match.
11.4 This rule is to be read in conjunction with the appropriate section(s) of the South Australian
Community Football League Inc Regulations.
11.5 In the case of any player for a SANFL club in the 1st, 2nd, or SANFL age competition that player
must continue to play with either a SANFL club or a Mid South Eastern League club but not both
after the 31st July. In the case of players eligible to play Junior and Senior Colts they may play for
a SANFL club after 31st July.
MSEFL Inc Constitution & Rules adopted 18th November 2014 page 16 of 3812. REFUSAL OF TRANSFER
12.1 For the purpose of these regulations, financial indebtedness is defined as an outstanding debt for
club subscriptions from the last season in which the player played football for that club.
12.2 For the purpose of these regulations, contractual obligation is defined as a written agreement for
services during a fixed term as a player between the player and an Affiliated League club.
12.3 This rule is to be read in conjunction with the appropriate section(s) of the SACFL.
13. PLAYING WITHOUT TRANSFER
13.1 The club with which the player played shall be liable to a fine imposed by the League and payable
to the League.
13.2 This rule is to be read in conjunction with the appropriate section(s) of the SACFL.
14. TRANSFER NOT REQUIRED
14.1 Any player under the age of 15 years on the first day of January in any year will not be required
to obtain a transfer from the last Affiliated League club with which he was registered before
applying for registration with another Affiliated League club. Players in this age group will not be
allowed to transfer from one club to another after 30th June unless permission is granted by the
League. Penalties for players playing in two Leagues on one weekend shall apply and that can be
loss of points and/or fine, to be decided by Junior League Delegates.
14.2 A player may only transfer under rule 14.1 once in any financial year. Any subsequent transfer in
that year must be approved by:
14.2.1 The League Independent Tribunal if the player desires to transfer to another Club within
the same Affiliated League, or
14.2.2 The Zone Independent Tribunal if the player desires to transfer to a Club of a different
Affiliated League within the same Zone; or
14.2.3 The Investigation Committee if the player desires to transfer to a Club of an Affiliated
League in another Zone.
15. PLAYING WITH TWO CLUBS
15.1 This rule is to be read in conjunction with the appropriate section(s) of the SACFL Regulations
15.2 Any player who is registered with more than one Affiliated League club at the same time shall be
liable to a fine imposed by the Investigation Committee which will be payable to the Affiliated
League with which the player was first registered.
MSEFL Inc Constitution & Rules adopted 18th November 2014 page 17 of 3816. REGISTRATION OF PLAYERS
16.1 Each club shall register its players with the League Secretary. All current players will be
required to complete the Footyweb Online Player Registration.
16.2 Any new player to the League must complete the appropriate SACFL Registration and Transfer
Form using their legal first name (no abbreviations), family name and date of birth as per their
birth certificate or drivers licence. New registrations for players under the age of 21 as at 1st
January of the current season will be required to supply the League with an appropriate proof
of age document within 14 days of registration. Should such documentation not be provided
the player will subsequently be de-registered.
16.3 Once a player has been correctly registered and played with a club in this League and his name
entered in the register of this League, such registration shall hold good for the current season.
It is the responsibility of the player to re-register each year thereafter using the Footyweb
Online Player Registration process.
16.4 No player shall be registered in this League until he has obtained a player transfer from the club
for which he last played. The SACFL Player Transfer form must be completed and forwarded to
the League Secretary prior to League approval being given.
16.5 A person may, immediately before the start of a match, make application to the field umpire
for registration. Such application shall be initialled by such field umpire and handed back to
either the player or club official and shall be lodged with the Secretary of the League on or
before the Wednesday following match day. The player must also complete the Footyweb
Online Player Registration Process within this same timeframe.
16.6 No player shall be allowed to play until such registration is made.
16.7 Registration of new players can be completed throughout the entire minor round.
16.8 The League Secretary shall keep an official register of names of all players registered in the
various clubs forming the League and other relevant records concerning such players.
17. TEMPORARY PERMIT
This rule is to be read in conjunction with the appropriate sections(s) of the SACFL.
18. INTERSTATE TRANSFER APPLICATIONS
This rule is to be read in conjunction with the appropriate section(s) of the SACFL.
19. TRANSFER FEES
This rule is to be read in conjunction with the appropriate section(s) of the SACFL.
20. REGULATIONS & PROCEDURES FOR APPEALS
This rule is to be read in conjunction with the appropriate section(s) of the SACFL.
MSEFL Inc Constitution & Rules adopted 18th November 2014 page 18 of 3821. TEAMS
21.1 FIRSTS
21.1.1 The Firsts team must consist of between 14 and 18 players, who may be on the playing
surface at any one time, and no more than 2 interchange players. If a team so elects
to; an under 17 registered player (as per rule 21.1.3 hereof) may be an extra
interchange player.
21.1.2 In every match a duplicate list of up to 20 (or 21 as the case may be) qualified players
shall be provided. The players’ respective number shall be filled in and only the
players mentioned in the list shall be eligible to play. If a team plays a player not so
named on the team sheet, they may be deemed to have forfeited the match as per
rule 6.5 Forfeiture of Matches.
One copy of each list shall be handed to the Field Umpire before the start of the
match, to be kept by him when necessary for identification purposes when a charge is
laid. At the conclusion of the match, the Umpire shall ensure this copy is placed in an
envelope to be forwarded to the League Secretary via the host Club, to reach him/her
not later than the following Wednesday. The duplicate copy shall be handed to the
opposing team’s Secretary or relevant team Manager no later than 5 minutes prior to
the designated starting time. Clubs defaulting shall be fined.
21.1.3 The 21st player (if used) shall be an under 17 registered player, who is listed on the
under 17’s team sheet (for that day) as per 21.3.2.
Note: As per Rule 23.2 (Qualifications for Finals), during Finals the designated under 17
need not necessarily be listed on the under 17 team sheet.
Only one under 17 player shall be designated as the 21st player (if used) and he shall
start the match on the interchange bench.
21.1.4 All players listed on the team sheet as per sub-rule 21.1.2 must go on the ground in
uniform ready to play and must remain so ready until conclusion of the match, unless
the player requires medical attention.
21.1.5 All players listed on the team sheet as per sub-rule 21.1.2 who comply with sub-rule
21.1.4 hereof, but not otherwise, shall for the purposes be deemed to have played in
the match.
21.1.6 Any team receiving a forfeit may record the 20 (or21) players picked for the match as
having played, providing that one copy of the 20 (or21) players selected is forwarded to
the League Secretary by the required time.
21.1.7 For finals matches the firsts team must consist of between 14 and 18 players, who may
be on the playing surface at any one time, and no more than 3 interchange players. If a
team so elects to; an under 17 registered player (as per rule 21.1.3 hereof) may be an
extra interchange player.
MSEFL Inc Constitution & Rules adopted 18th November 2014 page 19 of 3821.2 SECONDS
21.2.1 The Seconds team must consist of between 14 and 18 players, who may be on the
playing surface at any one time. Teams must consist of no more than 20 players.
21.2.2 For finals matches the Seconds team must consist of between 14 and 18 players, who
may be on the playing surface at any one time, and no more than four interchange
players providing both clubs notify the League Secretary of their agreement for the
additional players before 5pm on the Friday before the game.
21.2.3 In every match a duplicate list of up to 20 qualified players or 22 players if finals rule
21.2.2 is agreed to shall be provided. The players’ respective number shall be filled in
and only the players mentioned in the list shall be eligible to play. If a team plays a
player not so named on the team sheet, they may be deemed to have forfeited the
match as per rule 6.5 Forfeiture of Matches.
One copy of each list shall be handed to the Field Umpire before the start of the match,
to be kept by him when necessary for identification purposes when a charge is laid. At
the conclusion of the match, the Umpire shall ensure this copy is placed in an envelope
to be forwarded to the League Secretary via the host Club, to reach him/her not later
than the following Wednesday. The duplicate copy shall be handed to the opposing
team’s Secretary or relevant team Manager no later than 5 minutes prior to the
designated starting time. Clubs defaulting shall be fined.
21.2.4 All players listed on the team sheet as per sub-rule 21.2.2 must go on the ground in
uniform ready to play and must remain so ready until conclusion of the match, unless
the player requires medical attention.
21.2.5 All players listed on the team sheet as per sub-rule 21.2.2 who comply with sub-rule
21.2.3 hereof, but not otherwise, shall for the purposes be deemed to have played in
the match.
21.2.6 Any team receiving a forfeit may record the 20 players picked for the match as having
played, providing that one copy of the 20 players selected is forwarded to the League
Secretary by the required time.
21.3 SENIOR COLTS
21.3.1 During the minor round each Senior Colts team must consist of between 14 and 18
players, who may be on the field at any one time. When playing 14 to 18 players, both
teams must have the same number of players on the playing surface, with unlimited
interchange players. Where both teams nominate 19 or more, both teams must play 18
on the playing surface and unlimited interchange players.
In the case where teams have insufficient players to participate (14) and their opponent
has a surplus, the team with the surplus must lend players in order that the match may
proceed. Junior Colt aged players must play with their registered club except in the
circumstances where both sides do not have sufficient senior colt aged players. In this
case each team must have the minimum number (14). The borrowed players shall be
identified on the Team Sheet and any goals kicked or medal votes awarded shall be
recorded to the player as a player for the club where he/she is registered. Such players
shall be deemed to have been given a permit to play.
MSEFL Inc Constitution & Rules adopted 18th November 2014 page 20 of 3821.3.2 In every match a duplicate list of the players shall be provided. The players’ respective
number shall be filled in and only the players mentioned in the list shall be qualified to
play. If a team plays a player not so named on the team sheet, they may be deemed to
have forfeited the match as per rule 6.5 Forfeiture of Matches.
One copy of each list shall be handed to the Field Umpire before the start of the match,
to be kept by him when necessary for identification purposes when a charge is laid. At
the conclusion of the match, the Umpire shall ensure this copy is placed in an envelope
to be forwarded to the League Secretary via the host Club, to reach him/her not later
than the following Wednesday. The duplicate copy shall be handed to the opposing
team’s Secretary or relevant team Manager no later than 5 minutes prior to the
designated starting time. Clubs defaulting shall be fined.
21.3.3 Any team receiving a forfeit may record the players picked for the match as having
played, providing that one copy of the players selected is forwarded to the League
Secretary by the required time.
21.4 JUNIOR COLTS
21.4.1 Junior colts must consist of between 14 and 18 players, who may be on the playing
surface at any one time. When playing 14 to 18 players, both teams must have the
same number of players on the playing surface, with unlimited interchange players.
Where both teams nominate 19 or more, both teams must then play 18 on the playing
surface with unlimited interchange.
In the case where teams have insufficient players to participate (14) and their opponent
has a surplus, the team with the surplus must lend players in order that the match may
proceed. In this case each team must have the minimum number (14). The borrowed
players shall be identified on the Team Sheet and any goals kicked or medal votes
awarded shall be recorded to the player as a player for the club where he/she is
registered. Such players shall be deemed to have been given a permit to play.
21.4.2 In every match a duplicate list of the players shall be provided. The players’ respective
number shall be filled in and only the players mentioned in the list shall be qualified to
play. If a team plays a player not so named on the team sheet, they may be deemed to
have forfeited the match as per rule 6.5 Forfeiture of Matches.
One copy of each list shall be handed to the Field Umpire before the start of the match,
to be kept by him when necessary for identification purposes when a charge is laid. At
the conclusion of the match, the Umpire shall ensure this copy is placed in an envelope
to be forwarded to the League Secretary via the host Club, to reach him/her not later
than the following Wednesday. The duplicate copy shall be handed to the opposing
team’s Secretary or relevant team Manager no later than 5 minutes prior to the
designated starting time. Clubs defaulting shall be fined.
21.4.3 All players listed on the team sheet as per sub-rule 21.4.2 must go on the ground in
uniform ready to play and must remain so ready until conclusion of the match, unless
the player requires medical attention.
MSEFL Inc Constitution & Rules adopted 18th November 2014 page 21 of 3821.4.4 All players listed on the team sheet as per sub-rule 21.4.2 who comply with sub-rule
21.4.3 hereof, but not otherwise, shall for the purposes be deemed to have played in
the match.
21.4.5 Any team receiving a forfeit may record all players picked for the match as having
played, providing that one copy of all the players selected is forwarded to the League
Secretary by the required time.
21.4.6 As the Junior Colts competition is a League official competition all Junior colts must be
registered with the League Secretary.
21.4.7 A Junior Colt will not be registered until they have turned 10 years of age. A Club may
apply to the League at anytime during the season to seek permission to register and play
players that are aged 9 years, but not yet reached 10 years of age. Green arm bands are
to be worn by the said player(s) at all times.
21.4.8 Junior Colts aged 10 years and under must wear an approved AFL head guard.
22. SEND OFF RULE
22.1 RED CARD
In addition to being reported, a field or emergency field Umpire shall order the Player
reported from the Playing Surface for the remainder of a Match if the Player is reported for
any of the following Reportable Offences:
(i) intentionally, recklessly or negligently making contact with or striking an Umpire;
(ii) attempting to make contact with or strike an umpire;
(iii) using abusive, insulting, threatening or obscene language towards or in relation to an
umpire;
(iv) behaving in an abusive, insulting, threatening or obscene manner towards or in
relation to an Umpire;
(v) intentionally, recklessly or negligently kicking another person;
(vi) an act of misconduct if the Umpire is of the opinion that the act constituting
misconduct is serious in nature.
The player may be replaced after 15 minutes of elapsed playing time.
22.2 YELLOW CARD
22.2.1 Any player committing any of the following offences shall be reported and ordered from
the ground for 15 minutes of elapsed playing time and cannot be replaced during that
time.
(i) Uses abusive, insulting or obscene language to an umpire.
(ii) Strikes or attempts to strike a player or official.
(iii) Charges an opponent.
(iv) Engages in unduly rough play.
MSEFL Inc Constitution & Rules adopted 18th November 2014 page 22 of 3822.2.2 Any player committing any of the following offences shall be ordered from the ground
for 15 minutes of elapsed playing time and cannot be replaced during that time. The
player may be reported.
(i) Willfully wastes time.
(ii) Unduly interferes with a player kicking for goal.
(iii) Uses abusive, threatening or insulting language.
(iv) Shakes a goal post whilst a player is kicking for goal.
(v) Remains on the ground not wearing proper uniform after being warned.
(vi) Wears unacceptable equipment - boot studs, jewellery, surgical appliances or
guards.
22.2.3 Any player ordered from the ground twice must be reported and sent from the ground
for the remainder of the match.
22.2.4 Field umpires and emergency umpires only may order players from the ground.
22.2.5 A player ordered from the ground must leave through the interchange area.
22.2.6 If a player refuses to leave the field when ordered off, he shall be reported for
misconduct and his team shall forfeit the match.
22.2.7 A player accumulating three cards irrespective of colour, in official MSEFL matches in
the current football season, that player shall be automatically suspended for the
following match in which the third offence was committed. Should the third offence be
the subject of a set penalty or tribunal suspension, the period of suspension accepted or
handed down will be increased by one (1) game. If a player receives further cards
during the said season, they will automatically be suspended for a further match for this
and each additional card. A player suspended under this clause shall be in ineligible to
win any best and fairest medal as per rule 49. A player suspended under this rule may
lodge an appeal as per rule 27 Protests.
22.2.8 If a player, in receiving a red or yellow card is offered a set penalty and elects to go the
Tribunal in lieu of accepting a set penalty, is subsequently found not guilty by the
Tribunal, the card/s issued will not go against the players record in respect to rule
22.2.7.
22.2.9 If an umpire sends off any player during the game in either a Junior or Senior Colts
match, he must signal the timekeepers who will record the offending players number
and the time he was sent off. The player must stay off for 10 minutes of elapsed playing
time and he cannot be replaced during that time. The Red and Yellow card system is to
apply.
22.2.10 The umpires must record the offence for which the player received the yellow card for
presentation to the Tribunal.
MSEFL Inc Constitution & Rules adopted 18th November 2014 page 23 of 3823. QUALIFICATIONS FOR FINALS
23.1 FIRSTS
23.1.1 Players must have played at least four games during the minor round matches with their
Club in any grade to be eligible to play in the Firsts team in Finals matches.
23.1.2 If a team elects to have an under 17 registered player (as per rule 21.1.3 Teams) as an
extra interchange player during finals, that player need not necessarily be listed on the
Club’s under 17 team sheet for that day, but must have played at least four minor round
games with that Club’s under 17 team.
23.2 SECONDS
23.2.1 Players (including Junior and Senior Colts) must play at least four games with the
Seconds team during the minor round matches before being eligible to play in the
Seconds team in Finals matches.
Provided that if he has played with the Firsts team during the minor round matches
then he must play at least six games with the Seconds team during the minor round
matches before being eligible to play in the Seconds team in Finals matches.
If a player (including Junior and Senior Colts) plays more than eight games in the Firsts
team during the minor round matches he is not eligible to play in the Seconds team in
Finals matches.
23.2.2 Provided that a player complies with rule 23.1.1 hereof; and in the event of a club
fielding 2 senior teams on a finals weekend that the Club be able to select eligible
players from its complete list regardless of rule 23.2.1 hereof.
23.2.3 If the Firsts team on one of these days is eliminated from the final series the players
who played in the Seconds may still continue to play in the Seconds finals with disregard
to rule 23.2.1 hereof.
23.2.4 If the Firsts team wins the Second Semi Final and the Seconds team loses the Second
Semi final and a player who has played in the Seconds team as per rule 23.2.3 hereof ,
then that player must comply with the requirements of rule 23.2.1 hereof to be eligible
for the Seconds Preliminary Final.
23.2.5 Regardless of any other clause hereof; (if suitably qualified as per rule 23.1 or 23.2.1
hereof) a player may only play in either the Firsts team or the Seconds team (not both)
on a finals weekend.
23.2.6 If suitably eligible as per rules 23.1 and 23.2.1 hereof; a player may alternately play for
either his Club’s Firsts or Seconds team on differing finals weekends.
MSEFL Inc Constitution & Rules adopted 18th November 2014 page 24 of 3823.3 SENIOR AND JUNIOR COLTS
23.3.1 Players must play at least four games with the Junior or Senior Colts during the minor
round matches before being eligible to play in the Junior or Senior Colts teams in Finals
matches.
Provided that if they have played 6 or more games with the Firsts or Seconds during the
minor round matches then they must play at least six games with the Junior or Senior
Colts during the minor round matches before being eligible to play in the Junior or
Senior Colts teams in Finals matches.
23.3.2 A Club may apply to the League for an exemption to rule 23.3.1. The application must
be heard at a Senior Delegates meeting where the circumstances preventing the player
from completing the required four (4) game eligibility criteria can be tabled. This
resolution requires a majority vote.
23.3.3 If suitably qualified; a player may play in the either: the Firsts team or the Reserves
team; and one Colts match on a Finals weekend.
23.3.4 A junior colt is deemed to be eligible to play in the Senior Colts team on a finals
weekend provided that he is suitably qualified to play in the Junior Colts team on a finals
weekend.
24. UMPIRES
24.1 The League will appoint an Umpires selection panel consisting of 3 persons, one of which will
be the Umpires Director. The duties of those persons being to select the appointments for
Field Umpires for MSEFL matches (including exchange umpires from other Leagues) in
consultation with the Umpires Director, to monitor the performance of MSEFL Field Umpires,
and to be responsible for the disciplining of the said Umpires for unsatisfactory performances.
The panel would also oversee the promotion and relegation of Umpires through the various
grades of the League.
24.2 Each club for each match during the minor rounds shall provide one Boundary Umpire and the
Goal Umpire in proper uniform. In all grades the Boundary Umpire must wear a white top or a
fine may be imposed. In the event of a club failing to do so, the opposing captain may appoint
a substitute. The defaulting club shall be fined to pay the fee of such Umpire.
24.3 The League reserves the right to annul the appointment of any Umpire during the season.
24.4 The League shall have full powers to accept or reject the appointment of any Goal or Boundary
Umpire by the clubs.
24.5 Goal Umpires must use white flags only for all matches.
24.6 Boundary and Goal Umpires for the major round will be appointed by the Umpire Selection
Panel.
24.7 That where a boundary umpire is not able to throw in the ball for an effective ruck contest, the
field umpire may elect to move to the boundary line and throw the ball in.
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